ZIP code
34292
in Venice, FloridaPopulation 17,586
58.71/ 100
Ranked #5,822 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 18%)
Ranked #226 of 974 Florida ZIPs (top 23%)
Ranked #16 of 42 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ZIPs (top 38%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Humid extreme heat
203.7 days/year
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
49.7%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
78.3%
in the top 0.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
11.9%
in the top 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
12.8%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
0.99%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
10.4%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Physician access
3.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST89thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
27.4%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
71.1%
in the top 4.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both humid-heat days and flood exposure.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
Judged by its overall standing, ZIP 34292, one of several in Venice, Florida sits in the top 18% healthiest ZIPs nationally (5,822nd) and the top 23% of Florida (226th).
An even profile, with readings pulling both ways: modeled colon screening settles in the top 0.6% nationally, arsenic lands in the bottom 1.9% nationally, and binge drinking rests in the bottom 1.9% nationally. Physicians settles in the top 3.1% nationally, and modeled short sleep lands in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Against that, modeled humid heat rests in the top 0.4% nationally, and high cholesterol settles in the top 0.4% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease lands in the top 1.9% nationally, and hearing disability rests in the top 2.3% nationally. Modeled pfas settles in the top 4.1% nationally.
Placed beside its immediate neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put plainly, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. A healthier nearby ZIP overall is ZIP 34241, about 1.3 miles away.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 92%
16%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.8%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 99%
11%
Mental Health
in the top 1.0%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 47%
14%
Disability
healthier than 44%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 11%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 8%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 92%
16%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 98%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 95%
8%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 51%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 12%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 20%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 37%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 78%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 97%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 94%
8%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 47%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 9%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 13%
14%
Disability
healthier than 31%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
2 of our published findings list this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Above what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 85.6 ± 2.0 years. A median household income of $80,101 predicts 79.2 years — 6.4 years above.
Ranked #11 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Above its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 85.6 ± 2.0 years. The 46 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 80.1 years — 5.4 years above them.
Ranked #95 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
34275
Floridashares a border
Score 57.56
Closest healthier
34241
Floridaabout 1.3 mi away
Score 60.34
Similar health profile
34215
Florida99% similar profile
Score 56.34
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 41.5% | 37.9–45.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 48.3% | 44.3–52.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 19.0% | 17.3–20.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 8.8% | 7.8–9.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 11.9% | 10.6–13.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.8% | 8.4–11.2 |
| Depression among adults | 16.3% | 13.9–18.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.7% | 12.7–16.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 49.7% | 45.6–53.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 27.1% | 22.5–32.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.4% | 4.8–5.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.3% | 8.3–12.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.8% | 6.4–9.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 88.1% | 85.9–90.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 87.2% | 85.1–89.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 94.2% | 93.4–95.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 78.3% | 74.6–81.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 71.5% | 68.6–74.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.5% | 71.1–83.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 10.4% | 8.7–12.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.8% | 7.3–10.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.7% | 20.1–27.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 27.4% | 23.5–31.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.4% | 16.0–21.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.0% | 13.2–16.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 9.4% | 8.2–10.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.1% | 30.1–38.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 12.8% | 11.4–14.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.3–8.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.9% | 16.3–21.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.0% | 4.4–5.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 45.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 32.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 9.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | 83.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 55.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 67.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | $80,101 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | $452,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | $1,921 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,604 ($968–$2,218) n=901 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 85.6 yr ± 1.02 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.2 yr (74.6–82.2) n=894 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.02 years of 85.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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